Alexander Badolato


Alexander Phillip Badolato is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Newcastle Jets.

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

Raised in Western Sydney, Badolato signed for the Wanderers in 2018, initially playing for their under-13s before being promoted to their National [Premier Leagues] squad in 2021. During his time at youth level, he was named the Under-14s' Player of the Year in 2019.
Badolato signed a two-year scholarship contract on 27 July 2021. Badolato made his starting debut in his maiden appearance for the first-team, aged 16, scoring in a 3–0 away cup victory over Broadmeadow Magic. After making eight appearances for the first-team, he extended his contract on a three-year full-time deal on 16 July 2023.

International career

Badolato won the Best Player award at the 2025 U20 Asian Cup, in which he was part of Australia men's national [under-20 soccer team|Australia's] winning team, the first time Australia had ever won the tournament.

Honours

Newcastle Jets FC
Australia U-20
Individual